September 28 marks the anniversary of the birth of the great Chinese scholar and philosopher Confucius. Beginning at dawn, Confucius temples hold elaborate ceremonies to honor the occasion. Unlike other temples, this is the only day of the year that ceremonies are held in a Confucius temple. The following pictures are from the Confucius temple in Changhua. The day is also celebrated as Teacher’s Day.

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